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AD53 ZBV

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,689 mi
Last recorded109,689 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZBV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,689 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2018 109,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,081 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 98,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 88,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,226 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,477 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges [close to cords]

Fail 7 Jan 2014 69,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges [close to cords]

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,235 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 56,013 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,560 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 48,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,612 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,138 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,918 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,281 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AD53 ZBV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 69,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 ZBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 ZBV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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